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Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

3.0 star property

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Lobby
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Breakfast and dinner served
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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65 Commercial St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Water View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Water View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing, Water View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Water View)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Drinks & Snacks)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Water View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Water View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Water View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Water View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Water View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa bed, Water View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa bed, Water View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Portland

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in Portland, steps from Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and within a 10-minute walk of Merrill Auditorium. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cross Insurance Arena and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wadsworth-Longfellow House.

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Merrill Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • State Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Porthole - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eventide Oyster Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gilbert's Chowder House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪J's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront offers 120 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Portland? This hotel has 720 square feet (67 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 to 16 for adults and USD 6 to 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 720 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 16.00 for adults, and USD 6.00 to 6.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Property Registration Number 01-0533378

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

loretta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was very disappointed in not being able to park your own car for $10 a day as opposed to $40. Also no safe in my room. The people next door were so loud they woke me up
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You will enjoy your stay.

Wonderful atmosphere. Walking distance to most places likes shops, bars, restaurants, etc. Excellent service and professional courtesy. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD AND MARIANNE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice propet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chaim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeepan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

TIM, Dardenne Prairie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guion, Snowmass Village

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on historic waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and efficient valet parking service. Hotel was to expected standard, clean and quiet. It was a haven from the heat and crowds of visitors to Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaga, Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to everything, restaurants, coffee shops, cute little shops, parks. Very friendly staff! Our room was not fancy but very spacious and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the 2 nights we were there. Room 202 needs new pillows though - didn't provide any support.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here! The staff was so amazing. I would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Phoebe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to my excursions and you’re in Portland. Felt safe The mattress was not as good as quality as other Hiltons I have stayed at. May need replacing. Facility clean Great breakfast at the in house restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with a comfortable mattress and bedding. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating. We arrived early and were able to check in which enabled us to enjoy the beautiful afternoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Midway

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in the perfect downtown location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location. Right across from the wharf. Unfortunately, also across from a homeless encampment. Didn’t feel unsafe, more a sadness for those less fortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, helpful staff. Check in easy, valet parking convenient. Proximity to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025